Job Description
Includes Certification Course – Housing Available! BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS - Prior Kiteboard and/or Wing Foil experience – Proficient with Water Starts, Riding Upwind, and Launching/Landing Techniques
- Prior teaching experience is preferred
- General availability between March 15th and November 15th
- Situational awareness in a fast-paced setting with lots of variables
- Growth Mindset- always expanding skills & knowledge
- Proactive communication with Guests, Managers, & Colleagues
- Proactive approach to safety for guests and self
- Professional Air Sports Association (PASA) Certification
- A 3-Day course is offered in early spring
- Course is included as a component of new staff training, and successful completion is required before you are eligible to work
INSTRUCTION - New instructors teach Mostly Beginner Lessons
- Operating primarily in Pamlico Sound, a shallow wind sports paradise
- Teaching proper technique to cultivate a foundation in wind sports
- Pay is based upon qualifications, experience, and hours taught
- Work in Kiteboard/Wing retail shop; be knowledgeable on gear sold in shop, upsell and assist guests with gear
- Commission is available on Gear Sales
- Including Kiteboarding and Wing-Foiling. Cross-Training for the Hang-Gliding School will also be offered as a way to supplement work hours
- Utilizing/Maintaining the following Equipment: JetSki, Kite, Harness, Twin-Tip, Hand Wing, Hydrofoil Board, and Efoil.
WORK SCHEDULE - Lessons are scheduled for Mornings and Afternoons, with a typical start at 9am. Instructors are expected to arrive on site at least 30 minutes prior to the lesson start to prepare (assess conditions, set up equipment, etc.)
- On average, the Outer Banks will see 3-4 days a week of optimal conditions for wind sports
RIDING / LIFESTYLE Come enjoy some of the best kiteboarding and foiling conditions in the world! Consistent winds and warm waters provide an exceptionally long summer season, and the Pamlico Sound offers 390 square miles of waist deep water, creating the perfect learning environment for wind sports. The Outer Banks rest at the edge of the Continental Shelf, making the area a mecca for Surfers, and Anglers as well.
OUR COMPANY The Sandbars of the Outer Banks have enchanted visitors for centuries, from the pirates that ravaged the coastline, to the Wright Brothers and their historic First Flight. The history of the region is intrinsically tied to a sense of Adventure.
In 1974, John Harris had a vision to create a Hang-Gliding School, operating on the Sand Dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Five decades later, Kitty Hawk Kites is still “Teaching the World to Fly” and operating the largest school of its kind, sharing the sport of hang-gliding (and many other adventures) with thousands of visitors each year.
Kiteboarding started gaining traction in the Outer Banks in the late 90s. Kitty Hawk Kites created a Cabrinha Certified Kite School and developed PASA (Professional Air Sports Association) to create consistency and continuity for both teachers and students. With a continued commitment to progression and safety, Kitty Hawk Kites also accommodates an exciting new way to fly with Wing-Foiling lessons.
Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Day shift, 3 days per week